Finance Manager - Temporary

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

22d•$106,058 - $159,087•Hybrid

About The Position

This Work Matters! This position is open until filled. For best consideration apply early (Initial review will take place on 02/17/2026) This temporary work of class assignment is expected to last up to six months. This position is responsible for providing senior leadership, directing all aspects of the department’s budget activities, providing leadership on policy, strategy, fiscal compliance, and quality improvement, representing the division and department to internal and external stakeholders. This position plans, directs and manages department-wide budget functions. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, particularly written, and have a strong interest in budget law and County budget procedures. This position holds significant amounts of confidential information and must professionally represent the Health Department throughout the County. The Financial and Business Management division is committed to centering equity in policy and practice and in service to the Health Department’s value of racial equity and its mission to reduce health disparities. Every division employee has a responsibility for promoting equity. This is a temporary position, which may lead to a permanent role.

Requirements

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education,training and experience will be evaluated.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree
Three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume
A cover letter that expands on your resume, addresses how you qualify for the position and why you are interested in the role.
A writing sample that demonstrates your ability to clearly summarize complex financial information for non technical audiences

Responsibilities

Manage and administer department budget functions, and develop and implement program and strategic planning
Develop, implement, and assist in creating policies, procedures, and business practices, including procedures for new regulatory requirements, and recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements
Evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance of the Budget Team
Serve on the Business and Financial Management Division's management team to guide department policy and direction
Ensure compliance with County budget/financial rules
Oversee the functionality of systems to provide executive leadership with necessary information for guidance
Work with the department management team on implementing strategies to assess organizational challenges and support change
Direct and approve the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce
Provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff, including mentoring, coaching, development, discipline, and evaluations
Advise on complex and sensitive concerns and issues; support innovation by providing opportunities and support for new solutions
Perform the most difficult assignments, applying advanced subject knowledge and exercising significant independent judgment that affects the Health Department budget and departmental programs/services
Provide executive consultation to Department and County decision-makers and stakeholders
Negotiate service issues with internal service providers